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These empathy cards are just what we want next time we’re feeling sh*t

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(Picture: Emily McDowell Studio)
Empathy not sympathy (Picture: Emily McDowell Studio)

When life gives someone you love lemons, give them one of these cards.

Anyone who has ever suffered a serious illness or bereavement will know that lots of well-meaning people say completely the wrong thing.

From those who compare the loss of your loved one to death of their childhood pet to those who repeat trite stoicims, it can be exhausting, upsetting and utterly infuriating.

Emily McDowell learnt that the hard way when she battled cancer in her 20s.

Now 38, she has created a range of empathy (note: no sympathy) cards to help put the situation right.

The range initially launched earlier this year, but Emily’s just launched a second, equally kick ass, new range of cards. Check them out…

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